Oxford’s public schools outscore 79% of Michigan districts
On the state reading tests, 54% of Oxford’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oxford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oxford’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,690 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Oxford Middle School, then Oxford High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oxford’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Michigan school districts, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oxford, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Oxford
Daniel Axford Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 345 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Oxford
Oxford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 938 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Oxford
Oxford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 938 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Oxford
Oxford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 938 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Oxford’s public schools are run by Oxford Area Community Schools, which also serves Addison, Brandon, Leonard and Oxford. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Oxford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Oxford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | A− | Oxford Area |
Every school in Oxford
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oxford’s schools
Are Oxford’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oxford children attend outscore 79% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #215 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oxford in?
Oxford Area Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,576 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Oxford kids go to high school?
Oxford High School, with 1,568 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Oxford’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Oxford Area Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Oxford spend per student?
$18,690 in Oxford Area Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Oxford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oxford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.